Staff Reports
Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration is generating excitement, but it looks like there are some serious safety concerns lurking in the shadows. This isn’t just your typical “will it rain?” type of worry; it’s about the physical safety of the former president. With multiple attempts on his life reportedly made in the past, one must wonder if the security apparatus in place is up to snuff or if it’s filled with the same incompetence we’ve come to expect from certain federal agencies.
Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent, isn’t exactly packing his bags for a celebratory trip to the inauguration. Instead, he has been bombarded with questions about security and has shared that the issue isn’t as simple as one might think. In essence, he leans heavily towards a “not-so-confident” belief regarding adequate security for Trump. His descent into doubt is based on what he perceives as incompetence at the highest levels of agencies like the Secret Service and the FBI. Perhaps it would be a sweet deal to have the CIA run the show, but that’s a whole separate discussion.
Trump May Not Be Safe at His Inauguration .. We’re all excited about Trump’s coming inauguration, but in light of the recent attempts on his life, it’s a fair question to ask if all the necessary safety precautions are being taken to ensure his safety. Former Secret Service agent…
— Papa Hemingway (@PopHemingway) January 16, 2025
Bongino’s experience speaks volumes about how crucial security is during these high-stakes events. He recalls overseeing vital sections of the route during Barack Obama’s first inauguration, and yet now, he feels markedly less comfortable about Trump’s safety. Why? Simple: the current decision-makers. His faith in their ability to keep Trump safe seems to be at an all-time low. This doesn’t sound too reassuring considering the stakes involved.
What’s truly troubling is that the FBI claims they’re not tracking any specific threats related to the inauguration. For Bongino, this is as convincing as a three-dollar bill. In an age where everyone has a smartphone camera ready to capture every moment during such events, the notion that the FBI isn’t seeing any threats comes off as naïve at best. This dismissal only fans the flames of skepticism about just how prepared they really are. The cherry on top is Bongino’s grim takeaway that when it comes to anything involving Trump, trusting the FBI is a risky proposition—especially given their checkered past.
Ultimately, the lack of transparency from both the Secret Service and FBI raises the question of whether they are really prepared to ensure a safe inauguration. If Bongino had his way, he’d be inside the security briefings with a red pen, marking up plans and asking questions. Perhaps it’s time for concerned citizens to rethink just how much they’re willing to trust in the assurances provided by agencies that have, time and again, proven themselves unreliable in handling matters related to Trump. Let’s hope that when January rolls around, the only drama will be the speech he delivers and not the safety of the man delivering it.
